As rising sea levels force migration of people, the languages they speak can get dispersed and die out. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by high school student Arya Sharma was produced out of News Decoder’s school partnership program and won an Honorable...
Will an oil pipeline that would stretch from Tanzania to Uganda bring wealth to East Africa or is it the same old story of exploitation? Protesters demand action on climate change during a demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya ahead of the Africa Climate Summit, 4 September...
With climate change snow packs are disappearing. If we don’t do something to slow it down, the idea of flying down a mountain will be a thing of the past. Switzerland’s Michelle Gisin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, Women’s World Cup...
Earth Day reminds us that we need to take care of the planet. But being the Earth’s caretaker puts a mental burden on us that is difficult to handle. A young person struggles with climate anxiety. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was adapted from the...
Wildlife researchers in Peru are working to help boobies, pelicans, sea lions and other animals to not just survive, but thrive. A group of Humboldt penguins returning to their nests in Punta San Juan, Peru. (Photo by Alfonso Silva-Santisteban) This article was...
U.S. trade wars could create new alliances around energy independence and make fossil fuel investments risky. Two women work on the production line of solar panels at a factory in Sihong County in east China’s Jiangsu province, 23 January 2025. (FeatureChina via...
The world’s most consumed natural resource after water fuels global construction. But harvesting it strips riverbanks and lakeshores, destroying ecosystems. Roadside advertisement in Kenya’s Rift Valley, 2 April 2025. (Photo: Frank Burkybile) This article was...
Sometimes, made-up characters can get through to people more effectively than real-life scientists and educators. Hiding behind a shelf of books, Dr. Seuss’ Lorax tells the cat from the animated movie “Flow” that he speaks for the trees....
A decade ago 195 countries gathered to find a way to slow climate change. Will the United States under Trump crash the “green economy” that the agreement promised? A gas station worker smiles and gives the thumbs up. (Credit: Minerva Studios) This article...
In Tasmania, students are learning how to prepare for a warmer planet and ways they can realistically help slow down climate change. A Tasmanian devil in a classroom. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was adapted from the second episode of EYES on Climate, a...